There are a lot of points during labor when mothers do not have any control over what’s going on with their body. The one thing they usually have control over,…
Babywearing is a great way to keep your little one close, happy and secure while supporting their intense need for attachment in the early weeks and months—they just want to…
When we look back through history it is rare to find cultures where a mother’s extended family and community did not support her during the perinatal period, but the modern…
Families feeding their babies human milk may be surprised to learn just how often their babies want to eat! How often an infant eats when breastfeeding/body feeding is not the same as…
Dear mama, I know that first-trimester exhaustion can weigh on you like a heavy fog. Like you’re running on empty. Each day brings a new intense emotion—even if that emotion…
If I’m being honest, the thing I look forward to the most about winter is sweater weather. After all, sweaters are like the adult equivalent of a beloved blankey, right?…
There is a lot of terminology thrown around when you enter the world of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, baby feeding, and early parenthood. In our “Terminology Explained” series, we help you break it…
Sagittariuses are beloved by many for their witty humor, adventurous spirit, and generosity. Those born under this zodiac sign from November 22 to December 21 are a fire sign, which…
It’s your 20-week ultrasound, and you’re so excited to get a glimpse of your baby. And with such a close look at their anatomy, you are about to find out…
You’re going to have a baby! Congrats on your exciting news! We know you’ll want to tell the whole world (or at least your Facebook friends) soon, but first, consider…
Calling Alanis Morissette‘s Jagged Little Pill album iconic is almost an understatement. Who among us hasn’t committed every angsty lyric to memory and performed songs in front of the mirror…
When giving birth in a hospital, you can expect to stay there for at least 24 hours. Staying beyond that time, however, depends on multiple factors surrounding the kind of birth…
Whether you’re pregnant or the parent of a toddler, mamas need lots of information and inspiration to guide them on the journey. Motherly exists to provide this, but as moms…
Before my PCOS diagnosis, the longest stretch of time I remember going without a period was about six months. You can’t ovulate if you don’t menstruate, and you can’t get…
For many expectant mamas, finding food you actually want to eat during the first weeks of pregnancy can be a challenge, thanks to nausea, food aversions, powerful cravings or digestive…
Modern baby carriers that we see and use today are based on traditional baby carriers that have been used all around the world for hundreds of thousands of years. In…
In a stunning new essay for TIME, Gabrielle Union is opening up about her experience with choosing a surrogate to carry her daughter, Kaavia James. In it, she shares the…
Pregnancy is a critical time for balanced and targeted nutrition. What you eat is important for your baby’s brain and organ development, as well as for your own health during…
Curious about how birth affirmations can help you prepare for labor? As you move through your pregnancy, you’re probably looking for ways to prepare your body and mind for your…
Many expecting parents find themselves watching video after video of real birth online. Videos can give you an idea of the sights and sounds commonly present during childbirth, which can help you feel…